Victim Found in Lake Identified, Autopsy Completed

Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 5:36 AM

By Sgt. Stephen Wheeles Public Information Officer

Country Squire Lakes

 An autopsy was completed on a man who was found deceased in a lake along Forest Grove Lane in Country Squire Lakes near North Vernon, Indiana on September 17th.

 

The man has been identified as Chad Stearns, age 30, North Vernon, Indiana.  At this time no foul play is suspected.  Toxicology results are still pending.  The investigation remains ongoing.

 

Anyone who may have had contact with Stearns within the past week is urged to contact Detective Jason Duncan, Indiana State Police-Versailles Post at (812)689-5000.

 

Stearns’ family has been notified.

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